Description
Bianchi is the world’s oldest bicycle-making company still in existence, founded in 1885 by Eduardo Bianchi in Milan, Italy. No doubt, Bianchi is the pioneer of bicycle development since the beginning:
- In 1885 Bianchi pioneered the use of equal-sized wheels with pneumatic rubber tires;
- Edoardo Bianchi designed first lady bike in 1895 and it was made for Queen Margaret;
- The Bianchi reputation began when the company sponsored Giovanni Tommasello, the winner of the Grand Prix de Paris in 1899, which evolves into Tour de France;
- Bianchi presented the first bicycle ever featuring a cardan joint transmission in 1901;
- They invented the front brake system in 1913;
- In 1914 Bianchi was a famous and reputed manufacturer: in just one year, production settled on extraordinary figures: 45.000 bicycles, 1.500 motorbikes and 1000 cars;
- In 1915, Bianchi produced a bike for the Army, equipped with wide-section tyres, folding frame and suspensions on both wheels.
The 1953 World Chamiponship took place in Lugano, Switzerland, near Italian border. After 7h30min of racing, Fausto Coppi won with solo attack ahead of Belgiums Derijcke and Ockers. After that prestigious win, Bianchi renamed their previous top model Paris- Roubaix to Campione del mondo.
Prudly presenting another Bianchi masterpiece – Campione del mondo. Extraordinary details of the steel frame makes you understand that Edoardo Bianchi was a medical tool engineer, before he started with bike manufacturing. Equiped with Campagnolo Gran Sport gearing system, Magistroni cranks, Universal brakes and levers, NiSi rims, Brooks saddle, so all correct components as Fausto Coppi used in mid 1950s. Hard to find better deal.
Very rare. Siutable for any historic cycling event. Nice cactch for any vintage bike collector.
Frame & Fork: Bianchi Campione del mondo, steel
Size:
- seat tube (c-t): 57 cm
- top tube (c-c): 57,5 cm
- headset tube: 13,5cm
Crankset: Magistroni (50/45)
Bottom bracket : Magistroni
Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Gran Sport (metal pulley)
Front derailleur: Campagnolo Valentino
Brake Levers: Universal
Brakes: Universal Extra 453949
Headset: Bianchi integrated
Stem: ttt 90mm
Hubs: Campagnolo
Cassette: Regina 23/14
Chain: Everest
Rims: NiSi 36s
Saddle: Brooks B17
Tubulars: Super Sprint (vintage)
Handlebar Tape: cloth
Condition: Used. The frame has no cracks, no dents and is not bend. The frame has been refubrished and completely restored by professional guy with original ‘celeste’ paint. All parts are working fine.
Year: 1955-56
